Rooted in Missouri

The People & Principles Behind Fortner Insurance

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We’re Here to Make Insurance Personal

At Fortner Insurance Services, we’re not here to sell you coverage you don’t need, we’re here to guide, explain, and make insurance feel a little more human. Based in Springfield MO, we proudly serve churches, nonprofits, businesses, and families throughout the state of Missouri with practical protection and honest advice. Whether you’re navigating policies for a ministry in St. Louis, managing a business in Branson, or buying your first home in Ozark, we’re ready to help, with real people and real answers.

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The people behind Fortner

Family-Owned, Locally Grounded

We believe in personal service, plain talk, and treating people right. Our agency is led by husband and wife duo Anthony and Nell Gillen, who bring a balance of heart, know-how, and down-to-earth communication to everything we do.

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Anthony & Nell Gillen

Your Partners in Coverage

As co-owners and husband and wife, Anthony and Nell lead with a personal touch and a commitment to service. While you may work directly with other members of our friendly, knowledgeable team, Anthony and Nell stay connected to every client’s experience. Whether it’s helping a rural church review liability limits or guiding a young family through bundled home and auto options, their focus is always on building real relationships and long-term trust. No matter who you speak with, you can count on a team that’s ready to help when you need it most.

Our trusted partners

Independent & Well-Connected

As an independent agency, we work with a wide range of top-rated carriers, so we can match you with the right coverage at the right price.We’re especially proud to be a leading Brotherhood Mutual partner agency in Missouri, serving churches and ministries throughout the state with specialized coverage and resources.

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Where we work

Serving Missouri From Springfield

Our office sits in the heart of Springfield, just down the road from Battlefield Mall and around the corner from Bass Pro and Mercy Hospital. But our reach goes far beyond Greene County. We work with clients all across Missouri, including:

  • Churches in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia
  • Nonprofits and ministries in Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff
  • Business owners in Joplin, Branson, and Nixa
  • Families throughout the Ozarks, from Ozark to Republic